Registered Practitioner Psychologist

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Wick; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Priory Hospital Kemple View is seeking a Practitioner Psychologist to assess referrals and develop person-centred therapy programmes. The role delivers individual and group sessions, with ongoing reviews to ensure alignment with each client's therapy plan.

Collaboration with families and carers is essential to achieve positive outcomes. The post requires HCPC registration and a postgraduate qualification in a relevant field, with BPS/BABCP accreditation preferred.

Qualifications

• Relevant Master's degree in psychology.
• HCPC registration as Practitioner Psychologist.
• Postgraduate qualification with accreditation from BABCP, BCP or BPS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess referrals promptly and build person-centred therapy programmes for each client.
• Deliver individual and group therapy sessions.
• Work with clients, families and carers to achieve positive outcomes.
• Review and evaluate therapy programmes to stay aligned with each client's plan.

Skills

Empathy & rapport building

Assessment skills

Group therapy facilitation

Family engagement

Documentation & record-keeping

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist

Job description

Practitioner Psychologist post at Priory Hospital Kemple View, a 90-bed service providing rehabilitation and secure care for adult men with mental health conditions or personality disorders. The role centres on assessing referrals and building person-centred therapy programmes, delivered through individual and group sessions and reviewed with families and carers. Full-time, 37.5 hours, site based, with the post requiring HCPC registration as a mandatory condition; BPS chartership is preferred.

What the job involves

• Assess referrals promptly and build person-centred therapy programmes for each client
• Deliver therapeutic interventions to support clients' mental, emotional, physical and social wellbeing
• Run individual and group therapy sessions, adapting them as clients' needs change
• Work with clients, families and carers so therapy achieves positive outcomes
• Review and evaluate therapy programmes so they remain aligned with each client's therapy plan

Qualifications

• Relevant Masters degree
• Recognised postgraduate qualification with accreditation from a professional body such as BABCP, BCP or BPS

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist

Experience

• Prior experience and practical exposure within the chosen field of therapy

Skills & knowledge

• Clinical competence and applied knowledge to deliver high-quality therapeutic practice

Nice to have

• Chartership with the British Psychological Society
• Access to a vehicle or ability to drive, as the site is not easily reached by public transport